UAB Blazers |
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University |
University of Alabama at Birmingham |
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Head coach |
Robert Ehsan (2nd season) |
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Conference |
C-USA |
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Location |
Birmingham, Alabama |
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Arena |
Bartow Arena (Capacity: 8,508) |
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Nickname |
Blazers |
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Colors |
Forest Green and Old Gold[1] |
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Uniforms |
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NCAA Tournament Elite Eight |
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1982 |
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen |
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1981, 1982, 2004 |
NCAA Tournament Round of 32 |
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1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 2004, 2005, 2015 |
NCAA Tournament appearances |
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1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2015 |
Conference tournament champions |
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1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 2015 |
Conference regular season champions |
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1981, 1982, 1990, 2004, 2011, 2016 |
The UAB Blazers men's basketball team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the NCAA Division I men's college basketball, and have competed in Conference USA (C-USA) since 1995.
History
The UAB Blazers started their athletics program with the creation of men's basketball in 1978. Setting high standards from the start, UAB was able to lure Gene Bartow away from his post as the head coach at UCLA to start the Blazer program.[2][3] Known as the "Father of UAB athletics," Coach Bartow was able to guide the Blazers to early success by reaching the NCAA tournament in just their third season of existence. Since their inaugural season, the Blazers have made 15 appearances in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, and 12 appearances in the National Invitational Tournament. UAB has been productive in its NCAA tournament appearances, reaching the Elite Eight once, and the Sweet Sixteen 3 times.[4] After 40 years of basketball, UAB has had 36 winning seasons, including 24 seasons with at least 20 wins. UAB's win percentage ranks 30th among NCAA Division I basketball programs with at least 40 seasons. UAB's basketball program has featured wins over many of basketball's most historic programs, including Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana, Louisville, Kansas, Arizona, Michigan State, Virginia, Villanova, Connecticut and many others.[4]
UAB Season-By-Season Records
Season |
Coach |
Overall |
Conference |
Standing |
Postseason
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UAB (Independent) (1978–1979)
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1978–1979 |
Gene Bartow |
15–11 | | |
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UAB (Sun Belt Conference) (1979–1991)
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1979–1980 |
Gene Bartow |
18–12 | 10–4 | T–2nd | NIT 1st Round
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1980–1981 |
Gene Bartow |
23–9 | 9–3 | T–1st | NCAA Sweet 16
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1981–1982 |
Gene Bartow |
25–6 | 9–1 | 1st | NCAA Elite 8
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1982–1983 |
Gene Bartow |
19–14 | 9–5 | 3rd | NCAA 1st Round
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1983–1984 |
Gene Bartow |
23–11 | 8–6 | 5th | NCAA 1st Round
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1984–1985 |
Gene Bartow |
25–9 | 11–3 | 2nd | NCAA 2nd Round
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1985–1986 |
Gene Bartow |
25–11 | 9–5 | T–3rd | NCAA 2nd Round
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1986–1987 |
Gene Bartow |
21–11 | 10–4 | 3rd | NCAA 1st Round
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1987–1988 |
Gene Bartow |
16–15 | 7–7 | 5th |
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1988–1989 |
Gene Bartow |
22–12 | 8–6 | 4th | NIT Final Four
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1989–1990 |
Gene Bartow |
22–9 | 12–2 | 1st | NCAA 1st Round
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1990–1991 |
Gene Bartow |
18–13 | 9–5 | 2nd | NIT 1st Round
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UAB (Great Midwest Conference) (1991–1995)
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1991–1992 |
Gene Bartow |
20–9 | 4–6 | 5th | NIT 1st Round
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1992–1993 |
Gene Bartow |
21–14 | 5–5 | 4th | NIT Final Four
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1993–1994 |
Gene Bartow |
22–8 | 8–4 | T–2nd | NCAA 1st Round
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1994–1995 |
Gene Bartow |
15–15 | 5–7 | 6th |
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UAB (Conference USA) (1995–Present)
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1995–1996 |
Gene Bartow |
16–14 | 6–8 | 2nd (Red) |
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1996–1997 |
Murry Bartow |
18–14 | 7–7 | 2nd (Red) | NIT 1st Round
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1997–1998 |
Murry Bartow |
21–12 | 10–6 | 2nd (National) | NIT 2nd Round
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1998–1999 |
Murry Bartow |
20–12 | 10–6 | 1st (National) | NCAA 1st Round
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1999–2000 |
Murry Bartow |
14–14 | 7–9 | T–3rd (National) |
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2000–2001 |
Murry Bartow |
17–14 | 8–8 | 4th (National) |
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2001–2002 |
Murry Bartow |
13–17 | 6–10 | T–4th (National) |
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2002–2003 |
Mike Anderson |
21–13 | 8–8 | T–2nd (National) | NIT Quarterfinals
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2003–2004 |
Mike Anderson |
22–10 | 12–4 | T–1st | NCAA Sweet 16
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2004–2005 |
Mike Anderson |
22–11 | 10–6 | T–4th | NCAA 2nd Round
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2005–2006 |
Mike Anderson |
24–7 | 12–2 | 2nd | NCAA 1st Round
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2006–2007 |
Mike Davis |
15–16 | 7–9 | T–8th |
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2007–2008 |
Mike Davis |
23–11 | 12–4 | 2nd | NIT 2nd Round
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2008–2009 |
Mike Davis |
22–12 | 11–5 | 3rd | NIT 1st Round
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2009–2010 |
Mike Davis |
25–9 | 11–5 | T–3rd | NIT Quarterfinals
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2010–2011 |
Mike Davis |
22–9 | 12–4 | 1st | NCAA First Four
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2011–2012 |
Mike Davis |
15–16 | 9–7 | T–5th |
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2012–2013 |
Jerod Haase |
16–17 | 7–9 | T-7th |
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2013–2014 |
Jerod Haase |
18–13 | 7–9 | T-8th |
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2014–2015 |
Jerod Haase |
20–16 | 12–6 | T-4th | NCAA 3rd Round
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2015–2016 |
Jerod Haase |
26–7 | 16–2 | 1st | NIT 1st Round
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2016–2017 |
Robert Ehsan |
17–16 | 9–9 | 7th |
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2017–2018 |
Robert Ehsan |
20-13 | 10-8 | 6th |
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Total: | 797–521 | |
National champion
Postseason invitational champion
Conference regular season champion
Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
Division regular season champion
Division regular season and conference tournament champion
Conference tournament champion |
Postseason Results
NCAA Tournament results
UAB has appeared in 15 NCAA Tournaments, with a combined record of 10–15.[4]
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Highest Seeds Beaten in NCAA Tournament
Year | Seed | Opponent | Result/Score |
2004 | 1 | Kentucky | W 76–74 |
1982 | 1 | Virginia | W 68–66 |
1981 | 2 | Kentucky | W 69–62 |
2015 | 3 | Iowa State | W 60–59 |
UAB Rivalry Games
Rivalry Games |
Rival |
First meeting |
Last meeting |
Overall record |
Auburn | 1982 | 2017 | UAB leads 11-9 |
Old Dominion | 1983 | 2018 | UAB leads 20–11 |
Charlotte | 1980 | 2018 | UAB leads 31–16 |
Western Kentucky | 1981 | 2018 | UAB leads 23–15 |
Middle Tennessee | 1986 | 2018 | UAB leads 10-7 |
Memphis | 1984 | 2017 | UM leads 37–11 |
Awards
Conference Coach of the Year
Year | Conference | Coach |
2004 | Conference USA | Mike Anderson |
2011 | Conference USA | Mike Davis |
2016 | Conference USA | Jerod Haase |
Conference Player of the Year
Year | Conference | Position | Player |
1982 | Sun Belt | Shooting Guard | Oliver Robinson |
2011 | Conference USA | Point Guard | Aaron Johnson |
All--Conference Players Since 2012
Year | Conference | Team | Position | Player |
2012 | Conference USA | 1st | Forward | Cameron Moore |
2013 | Conference USA | 2nd | Forward | Rod Rucker |
2014 | Conference USA | 1st | Guard | Chad Frazier |
2015 | Conference USA | 3rd | Guard | Robert Brown |
2016 | Conference USA | 2nd | Forward | Chris Cokley |
2016 | Conference USA | 3rd | Guard | Nick Norton |
2016 | Conference USA | 1st | Guard | Robert Brown |
2016 | Conference USA | 3rd | Forward | William Lee |
2017 | Conference USA | 2nd | Forward | William Lee |
2018 | Conference USA | 1st | Forward | Chris Cokley |
Blazers of Note
Retired jerseys
Retired Basketball Jerseys |
Number |
Player |
Years |
14 | Steve Mitchell | 1982–1986 |
20 | Oliver Robinson | 1978–1982 |
40 | Jerome Mincy | 1982–1986 |
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UAB has retired just 3 jerseys since its inception and they now hang from the rafters of Bartow Arena. This honor is bestowed only on players who earn AP All-America honors and who complete their degree at UAB.
In the NBA
UAB has seen numerous players move on to professional careers in the NBA.[6] Some of UAB's highest NBA draft picks include:
Other former Blazers to play in the NBA are:
UAB Basketball Facilities
UAB initially played their home games at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, but moved their home games to an on-campus facility starting with the 1988–89 season.[7] Originally known as UAB Arena, the name was officially changed to Bartow Arena on January 25, 1997.[8] The 8,508-seat arena is named after Coach Gene Bartow, the man who built UAB's men's basketball program from scratch starting in 1978.[7][8]
Top 10 Home Games at BJCC
| Opponent | Attendance |
1 | DePaul (1980) | 17,309 |
2 | DePaul (1985) | 17,222 |
3 | Auburn (1984) | 17,025 |
4 | Indiana (1997) | 16,982 |
5 | Virginia Commonwealth (1985) | 16,866 |
6 | Auburn (1986) | 16,815 |
7 | Auburn (1983) | 16,803 |
8 | Auburn (1982) | 16,797 |
9 | South Florida (1985) | 16,781 |
10T | Virginia (1982) | 16,754 |
10T | Louisville (1982) | 16,754 |
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Top 10 Home Games at Bartow Arena
| Opponent | Attendance |
1 | Memphis (2008) | 9,392 |
2 | Louisville (2005) | 9,354 |
3 | Cincinnati (2004) | 9,312 |
4 | Cincinnati (2000) | 9,279 |
5 | Cincinnati (1996) | 9,213 |
6 | Memphis (2009) | 9,153 |
7 | Memphis (2011) | 9,119 |
8 | Alcorn State (1989) | 9,010 |
9 | Arkansas (1990) | 8,951 |
10 | Cincinnati (1994) | 8,907 |
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References
Specific
- ↑ "UAB - Toolkit - Colors". Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ↑ Florence, Mal (June 14, 1977). "Bartow takes job and heads South". Los Angeles Times. p. D1.
- ↑ "It's official: Bartow leaves UCLA for Birmingham post". The Herald-Journal. Associated Press. June 15, 1977. p. D1. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 2010–11 UAB Basketball Information Guide, pp. 118–123
- ↑ 2010–11 UAB Basketball Information Guide, p. 103
- ↑ 2010–11 UAB Basketball Information Guide, p. 115
- 1 2 2010–11 UAB Basketball Information Guide, p. 60
- 1 2 Scarbinsky, Kevin (January 26, 1997). "Bartows still on the go". The Birmingham News. p. B16.
- 1 2 2010–11 UAB Basketball Information Guide, p. 62
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